i've having issues with my headlights, they don't work. i bypassed the switch and can hear the solenoid clicking, and i put new fuses in, anyone have any idea, the guy i bought it from had hardwired them to the battery on his last trip, then didn't drive it anymore, i know the lights are good, but can't make em work.

 

are the pigtails new(er)? check those, they are cheap to replace

 

sure, i'll check em out, i only work on it on weekends so i'll update next week.

 

ok, so it's not the pigtails, is the relay hard to get to?

 

Have you checked the fusible link at the battery there is one for the headlights it may be burnt in two?

 

The one relay and fuses are usually up front:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_TechI...tml#Electrical

Note that the headlights are grounded to turn them on:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...eadlight_Combo

If the headlight switch is otherwise in good shape, bypassing most of the stock wiring might be an option:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...#WiringHarness

 

so do the bulbs work for sure?
how are the grounds?

 

found it, was the fusible link, thanks for all the tips, and the relay was under the dash near the brake pedal arm, and the fuses are also under the dash.

 

I had the same problem. The headlights are powered straight from the battery terminal. Tighten the nuts that you see on the top of the battery terminal wires.